Mavis shares her story of unusual occurrences after she and Darrell were married, living “downriver” in Yurok Country. “As a
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Medicine Trails 10 Mavis and Darrell McCovey
In this episode, Mavis meets soon-to-be husband, Darrell McCovey, as well as members of his family. Mavis finds out about
Medicine Trails 9 Childhood Lessons
In this episode, Mavis recalls life in her hometown of Orleans, during the “war years” from 1941-45. Mavis is living
Medicine Trails 8 – It’s Hard To Be Psychic
In this episode, Mavis recalls the tragic events leading up to the death of her parents. Was it the “gift of
Medicine Trails 7 Ability to Heal
Mavis talks of her grandmother Nancy Evans Ferris, a doctor for Indian women and children, delivering babies most every day, leaving
Medicine Trails 6 Ceremonies
Mavis describes the world renewal ceremony “Pikiawish” or White Deerskin Dance… of the special responsibilities of the medicine man during the
Medicine Trails 5 Being Sealed
In this episode, Mavis tells of her continuous training to serve the next “Fatawanun”, who has not yet been born.
Medicine Trails 04 – Other Side
In this episode, Mavis recounts the early years of her trainings. Although very subtle at first, Mavis soon finds herself
Medicine Trails 03 – Looking At A Vision
In this episode, Mavis relates to us her personal struggles to grasp or interpret the visions she began to receive,
Medicine Trails 02 – Messages
In this episode, as a very young child, Mavis begins experiencing “the gift” of medicine powers, which she relates to